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Fine Wine & Good Spirits #0623 – Kenhorst, Berks County – For the Period September 26, 2024 to September 28, 2025

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Fine Wine and Good Spirits Store 0623 in Berks County was examined by the Department of the Auditor General for the period from September 26, 2024, to September 28, 2025. The examination ensured compliance with PLCB operating procedures, focusing on inventory accuracy, deposit management, internal control adherence, and asset verification. […]

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Fine Wine & Good Spirits #0212 – Pittsburgh, Allegheny County – For the Period December 6, 2024 to September 25, 2025

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) conducted an examination of Fine Wine and Good Spirits Store 0212 in Pittsburgh for the period from December 6, 2024, to September 25, 2025. The examination aimed to ensure compliance with PLCB operating procedures. Key areas reviewed included inventory counts, deposit accounting, compliance with internal controls, cash handling, and […]

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Cumberland County Treasurer – Hunting Licenses for the Period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2023 and Fishing and Dog Licenses for the Period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2023

A compliance audit of the Cumberland County Treasurer’s Office for license sales from July 2019 to December 2023 was conducted under Section 401(d) of The Fiscal Code, focusing on ensuring collected moneys were correctly assessed, reported, and remitted. The audit targeted hunting, fishing, and dog licenses, with the Treasurer responsible for maintaining effective internal controls. […]

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Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital – Lancaster County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Tobacco Settlement Program relates to payments made to hospitals for uncompensated care services, as directed by the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001. Qualified hospitals, like Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital, can receive funds either through an uncompensated care approach or an extraordinary expense approach. The latter is applicable for claims exceeding twice the average cost […]

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Wayne Memorial Hospital – Wayne County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Tobacco Settlement Program involves annual payments from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) to hospitals like Wayne Memorial for uncompensated care services. Hospitals can apply through two methods: the uncompensated care approach or the extraordinary expense approach. For 2026, Wayne Memorial Hospital reported five potentially eligible extraordinary expense claims, all of which qualified. […]

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UPMC Wellsboro – Tioga County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The document outlines the procedures and results concerning UPMC Wellsboro’s eligibility for payments under the Tobacco Settlement Act, focusing on uncompensated care and extraordinary expense claims for fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, and June 30, 2024. The engagement verified that Wellsboro reported one eligible extraordinary expense claim and confirmed its total inpatient days and […]

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UPMC Muncy – Lycoming County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Tobacco Settlement Program, established by the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001, provides payments to hospitals for uncompensated care services based on specific criteria. UPMC Muncy’s eligibility for the 2026 payment was evaluated, focusing on extraordinary expense claims and reported inpatient and Medical Assistance (MA) days. The audit revealed no eligible extraordinary claims for fiscal […]

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UPMC Mercy – Allegheny County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The letter from the Office of the Auditor General to UPMC Mercy’s CFO details the procedures and findings relating to the 2026 Tobacco Settlement Payments. Under the Tobacco Settlement Act, hospitals may receive payments for uncompensated care via two methods: the uncompensated care or extraordinary expense approaches. The auditor examined UPMC Mercy’s claims to determine […]

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Titusville Hospital – Crawford County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Tobacco Settlement Program mandates the Department of Human Services (DHS) to make payments to hospitals, like Titusville Hospital, for uncompensated care services. Hospitals can qualify using either an uncompensated care or extraordinary expense approach. DHS requested a review of Titusville Hospital’s claims data to determine eligibility for payments. For fiscal year 2024, Titusville did […]

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St. Luke’s Hospital Bethlehem – Lehigh County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

St. Luke’s University Health Network participated in the Tobacco Settlement Program under Pennsylvania’s Tobacco Settlement Act, which provides payments to hospitals for uncompensated care. This involves two approaches: uncompensated care and extraordinary expense. The former uses a care score based on various hospital data, while the latter focuses on claims exceeding twice the average claim […]

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